Events & Activities in Borehamwood
This page gives information on events and activities in Borehamwood and the surrounding area, including Potters Bar and Radlett. It is updated daily. If you would like to advertise on this website and the Facebook page, please do get in touch.
Saturday 27th July – Adult Parkrun
Adult parkrun at Aldenham Country Park, Aldenham Road, Radlett, Borehamwood, WD6 3BA, every Saturday from 9am. Completely free and accessible to all, it is a 5k race for all the family. At Simply visit their website and sign up click here
Saturday 27th July – Parkplay
ParkPlay is a national project that runs every Saturday from 10am – 12 noon. and is completely free to attend. They aim to encourage families to participate together across generations and get involved in game activities. All their games are inclusive and can be played across a range of ages in a way that keeps thing safe and most importantly fun for all the family. There are no age restrictions to any of their projects but say if they can walk, they can play. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. For more information or to complete out one-time free sign up check out their website: https://park-play.com
Sunday 28th July – Junior Parkrun
Taking place at the Furzefield Leisure Centre, Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 3BW, the new junior parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors aged 4 to 14 years old. It is held every Sunday at 9am. For further information click here
Sunday 28th July – An Evening Out in the Afternoon
This great group supporting the isolated, disabled, those living with dementia and seniors, meet every Sunday afternoon from 2.30pm – 4.30pm. At Maxwell Park Community Centre, Maxwell Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1JJ. With singalongs, games, raffle and refreshments.
Sunday 28th July – Watford Brass Band
Bring a picnic and a chair and join Watford Brass Band on Sunday 28th July from 3pm at Meadow Park, Borehamwood.
Monday 29th July – SEND Chat and Play
Come along to SEND Chat and Play and meet Gemma Albon from the charity Upon Downs which is a parent run organisation which supports families of children with Down’s Syndrome. They welcome parents and practitioners from all over Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. They offer one to one support for new parents, family meetings with children’s activities, outings to farms, theme parks and places of interest, and workshops and education days. They also run an early development group and specialised speech therapy classes. Drop in on Monday 29th July from 10am – 11am, at The BECC Family Centre, off Shakespeare Drive, Furzehill Road, Borehamwood, WD6 2FD.
Tuesday 30th July – Citizens Advice Drop In
Citizens Advice Drop In every Tuesday from 10am – 3pm, at The Radlett Centre, Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, WD7 8HL.
Tuesday 30th July – IT Champions
IT Champions offer one-to-one support, problem-solving, and online safety advice for users of the library computers and WiFi. At Borehamwood Library, 96 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EB. Every Tuesday from 2pm – 4pm.
Wednesday 31st July – Creative Fun with Numbers
Come and join Communities 1st for free numeracy fun with your child. Help them to explore numbers through a range of creative and physical activities. Make new friends and play. This event is suitable for primary school aged children. Parents/carers must accompany their children. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. At Windsor Hall, Blyth Close,
Borehamwood, WD6 4EE. Wednesday 31st July from 10am – 1pm. To register click here
Wednesday 31st July – Compassionate Cafe
Compassionate Cafés are a place where people who have experienced a loss, such as a bereavement, can pop in for a cuppa, a cake, and a friendly person to talk to. It provides a safe environment for individuals to come together, have a friendly chat, and connect with others who may share similar experiences. Every Wednesday from 10am – 12 noon, at Loaves and Fishes Café, Christ Church Little Heath, Great North Rd, Potters Bar, EN6 1JN.
Wednesday 31st July – Family Fun
Fun sessions with a wide range of activities for you and your children to play together, meet other local families and the Family Centre team. As well as lots for Under 5’s to enjoy, there will be activities for siblings up to the age of 8. Wednesdays until 28th August from 10.30am – 12 noon. At PB1 Family Centre, Chace Avenue, Potters Bar, EN6 5NP.
Wednesday 31st July – School Holiday Lunch Session
Come and join Borehamwood Foodbank for a fun filled session on Wednesday 24 July from 11am – 1pm at St Teresa’s Church, 291 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1TG. These sessions will run each week until 28th August, and as well as food packs and fun you can order school uniform for your child or children.
Wednesday 31st July – Back2Bowls
Back2Bowls is a perfect way to get moving and meet new people. Taking place at Aberford Community Centre, Aberford Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1PN, Back2Bowls provides free bowls sessions on both an outdoor bowling green and indoor mats. Free refreshments will be available and you can take part in a variety of board games. Everyone is welcome and there is no need to book, come down every Wednesday from 1pm – 3pm and get involved. For any questions and more information, phone 0208 207 7801 or email [email protected]
Wednesday 31st July – Carers Support Group
The next Guideposts Carers Support Group is on Wednesday 31st July from 1.30pm – 3.30pm. At Maxwell Park Community Centre, Maxwell Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1JJ.
Wednesday 31st July – The Rummikub Runners
A friendly group, where people get together to play games of rummikub. All ages welcome. At Allum Manor House, 2 Allum Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6 3PJ. Every other Wednesday from 2.30pm – 4.30pm. Next is 14th August.
Thursday 1st August – Breastfeeding Celebration Event
To celebrate National Breastfeeding Week, Dacorum Family Centre Service are holding a celebration event in partnership with their health colleagues. All are welcome to attend. Their trained staff, as well as Public Health Nursing, will be attending the event. Thursday 1st August from 9.30am – 11am, at The BECC Family Centre, off Shakespeare Drive, Furzehill Road, Borehamwood, WD6 2FD.
Thursday 1st August – Family Gardening Fun
The Grow Your Own Sunshine project is a community gardening scheme that began during Hertfordshire’s Feeling Good Week in February 2024. During August on Thursdays from 10am – 2pm, they will be hosting gardening fun for all the family again at Farriers Way Community Centre, Farriers Way, Borehamwood, WD6 2TB. Activities: Creating bug hotels, decorating plant pots, gardening activity sheets and planting seeds. This is a free event for the community. Free refreshments will be provided.
Thursday 1st August – Under 5’s Storytime
Join Oakmere Library, High Street, Potters Bar, EN6 5BZ, for stories and songs every Thursday from 11am – 11.30am. No need to book.
Friday 2nd August – Creative Community Cafes
Creative Community Cafes are open to you in Borehamwood and Radlett for crafting with free refreshments. Bring your current project, meet new friends with similar interests, and chat about your hobbies. At Organ Hall, 37 Bairstow Close, Borehamwood, WD6 4TB, on Fridays from 10am – 2pm. At various other locations during the week.
Friday 2nd August – Family Fun
Fun sessions with a wide range of activities for you and your children to play together, meet other local families and the Family Centre team. As well as lots for Under 5’s to enjoy, there will be activities for siblings up to the age of 8. Fridays until 30th August from 10.30am – 12 noon, at Borehamwood Library, 96 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EB. To book click here
Sunday 4th August – Potters Bar Farmers Market and Craft Fair
Discover freshness, flavour, and community at this lovely market at Potters Bar Farmers Market and Craft Fair. Meeting the first and third Sunday of each month from 10am – 2pm. At Revive Health and Fitness, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 1DE.
Sunday 4th August – Welwyn Garden City Band
Bring a picnic and a chair and join Welwyn Garden City Band on Sunday 4th August from 3pm, at Meadow Park, Borehamwood.
Monday 5th August – Herts Summer Parks
Herts Sports Partnership and Hertfordshire County Council are organising an exciting programme of free festival style events for teenagers aged between 12-16yrs across five different parks in Hertfordshire this summer. They are coming to Borehamwood Youth FC, 82 Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood, WD6 4JW, on Monday 5th, 12th and 19th August from 3pm – 6pm, where a range of free activities will be on offer, including a pump track, graffiti workshops, a climbing wall, bubble football, arts and crafts, wellbeing activities and lots more.
A free and tasty hot meal will also be provided via a food voucher that can be exchanged at a local food provider. There is no need to book, please just drop in to the sessions. Please scan the QR code below to sign up and find out more information.
Wednesday 7th August – Who Wants To Be an Olympian?
Qualify, win team medals and be in your very own Olympic ceremony with Pākiki Theatre’s ‘Who Wants To Be An Olympian?’, the show that celebrates Olympics and Paralympics past, present and future. Ideal for ages 6-12 and their families. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult throughout this event. Wednesday 7th August from 10.30am – 11.30am, at Radlett Library, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, WD7 8HL. To book click here
Wednesday 7th August – CreativiTEA
Bring your own craft and materials and enjoy a cuppa and a chat at this Craft Group. Meeting the first Wednesday of every month from 1pm – 3.30pm. At Oakmere Library, High Street, Potters Bar, EN6 5BZ.
Monday 12th August – Summer Event
Summer event by Aldenham Parish Council is with Christ Church and St John’s Radlett and Amer’s Amusements. Monday 12th August from 10.30am – 2.30pm. With bouncy castle, games, inflatable slide, crafts and more. At Christ Church Field, Watling Street, Radlett, WD7 7JJ.
Wednesday 14th August – Women’s Safety Talk
Hertsmere Borough Council, Hertfordshire Constabulary and SAFE by CST invite you to a seminar focussing on Women’s Safety, but the advice is, of course, useful for everyone. Discuss personal safety in both your professional and private life, including public transport, traveling to and from home, lone working, and work visits. They also look at how to use technology to assist with your safety. Refreshments will be provided. Wednesday 14th August from 6.30pm – 8.30pm, At Wyllyotts Centre, Wyllyotts Place, Potters Bar, EN6 2HZ. To reserve a place click here
Thursday 15th August – Coffee Morning
Come along to Herts and Barnet Oddfellows ever growing coffee morning. They meet on the third Thursday of every month from 10.30am – 12.30pm. At Wyllyotts Theatre, Wyllyotts Place, Potters Bar, EN6 2HZ. Everybody is welcome.
Thursday 15th August – Compassionate Cafe
Compassionate Cafés are a place where people who have experienced a loss, such as a bereavement, can pop in for a cuppa, a cake, and a friendly person to talk to. It provides a safe environment for individuals to come together, have a friendly chat, and connect with others who may share similar experiences. Third Thursday each month from 2pm – 3.30pm, at Borehamwood Library Community Hub, 96 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EB.
Tuesday 20th August – CPR Awareness Sessions
Free CPR Awareness sessions are being run by fire crews at Borehamwood and Elstree Fire Station and the Hertsmere Community Safety Partnership. At the sessions, participants will learn about the recovery position, how to deal with an unconscious person who isn’t breathing, CPR and how to use a defibrillator. The sessions will take place at Borehamwood Fire Station, 55 Elstree Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1JP. Tuesday 20th August from 7pm – 8pm.
Thursday 22nd August – Creative Fun with Numbers
Come and join Communities 1st for free numeracy fun with your child. Help them to explore numbers through a range of creative and physical activities. Make new friends and play. This event is suitable for primary school aged children. Parents/carers must accompany their children. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. At Aberford Community Centre,
Aberford Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1PN. Thursday 22nd August from 10am – 1pm. To register click here
Tuesday 27th August – Creative Fun with Numbers
Come and join Communities 1st for free numeracy fun with your child. Help them to explore numbers through a range of creative and physical activities. Make new friends and play. This event is suitable for primary school aged children. Parents/carers must accompany their children. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. At Elm Court Youth and Community Centre, 363 Mutton lane, Potters Bar, EN6 3BP. Tuesday 27th August from 10am – 1pm. To register click here
Monday 16th September – Home Farm Glamping Bat Walk
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust are delighted to be working in partnership with Home Farm Glamping to offer this evening bat walk. As the light fades over the meadows, join in to discover the bats found at Home Farm Glamping. Using detectors, you will be able to hear them echo-locating over the trees, along the hedgerows and over the lakes, seeking out moths and insects for their supper. Suitable for ages 7+ Monday 16th September from 7pm – 8.30pm. At Home Farm Glamping, Aldenham Road, Elstree, WD6 3AZ. To book click here
Wednesday 2nd October – Wednesday Night Project
Wednesday Night Project is a free 10-week course for 10-18-year-olds that develops participants’ skills in dance, drama, and design, all leading up to a final performance. Join Herts Inclusive for a taster session on Wednesday 2nd October, and then every Wednesday from 6pm – 8pm until 11th December 11th at Hertswood Academy, Cowley Hill, Borehamwood, WD6 5LG. Email [email protected] to secure your place.
Sunday 1st December – The Dreamcoat Stars: A Christmas Musical
Christmas carols, festive favourites and a sprinkling of musical hits showcased by the stars of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in this seasonal family concert. Come on a sleigh-ride through a hand-picked selection of everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway classics, Les Misérables, The Sound of Music, Dirty Dancing, West Side Story. As well as beloved yuletide songs and carols with dazzling West End flare, Silent Night, White Christmas, O’ Holy Night, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, and many more. Sunday 1st December from 2pm, at Wyllyotts Theatre, Wyllyotts Place, Potters Bar, EN6 2HZ. To book click here
Saturday 7th December – Friday 3rd January – Sleeping Beauty
Upstage Productions present Sleeping Beauty as their 2024 traditional family pantomime. They promise dazzling choreography, stunning sets, uplifting live music, glamourous costumes (for most of the cast members!) and, of course, plenty of audience participation. At The Radlett Centre, 1 Aldenham Avenue, Radlett, WD7 8HL. Saturday 7th December – Friday 3rd January. Various times and prices. To book click here
